The Jason Salas Experience

Let's face it: the news that the next version of a Microsoft operating system and productivity suite wouldn't be a web version of Windows and Office, respectively, was really disappointing. At least it was for me. Further, new developments pointing to collaboration with existing desktop products over translation is even more depressing. "Needing to re-think Microsoft Office functionality" implies spending hours upon hours trying desperately to think of creative, innovative ways to avoid an inevitable point - making key MS software available

I've previously stated that I'd be happy to have to buy the desktop version of Office and have some ActiveX control scan my drive for DLLs or a Registry entry proving the paid, licensed existence of the programs; I'd likewise not have any qualms about paying for online access/storage of Office apps. Heck, I'd sooner use a Mac or Linux box as my home PC than start using another word processor. My commitment is that deep...but my faith is being tested.

Should the new products be helpful, I'll gladly eat crow and say I was wrong, so time will tell, plans will change, and I'll wait patiently. But this isn't the Microsoft I remember growing up.

And I'm not liking what I'm hearing so far.